Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Presbyterian Church in America

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Presbyterian Church in America

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 158. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Demographic✭Information

Age distribution among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who are ages…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

18-29

30-49

50-64

65+

Sample Size

Sample size = 100. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Younger Millennial

Older Millennial

Generation X

Baby Boomer

Silent

Greatest

Sample Size

Sample size = 100. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Men

Women

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

White

Black

Asian

Latino

Other/Mixed

Sample Size

Sample size = 101. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Immigrants

Second generation

Third generation or higher

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who have completed…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

High school or less

Some college

College

Post-graduate degree

Sample Size

Sample size = 100. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Married

Living with a partner

Divorced/separated

Widowed

Never married

Sample Size

Sample size = 101. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Parents

Non-parents

Sample Size

Sample size = 101. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Beliefs✭and✭Practices

Belief in God among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who say they…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Believe in God; absolutely certain

Believe in God; fairly certain

Believe in God; not too/not at all certain

Believe in God; don't know

Do not believe in God

Other/don't know if they believe in God

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Very important

Somewhat important

Not too important

Not at all important

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

At least once a week

Once or twice a month/a few times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who pray…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

At least daily

Weekly

Monthly

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who meditate…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Religion

Philosophy/reason

Common sense

Science

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

There are clear standards for what is right and wrong

Right or wrong depends on the situation

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Word of God; should be taken literally

Word of God; not everything taken literally

Word of God; other/don't know

Not the word of God

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Believe

Don't believe

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who …in hell

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Believe

Don't believe

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Social✭and✭Political✭Views

Party affiliation among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Republican/lean Rep.

No lean

Democrat/lean Dem.

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Conservative

Moderate

Liberal

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Smaller government; fewer services

Bigger government; more services

Depends

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Does more harm than good

Does more good than harm

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Legal in all/most cases

Illegal in all/most cases

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Should be accepted

Should be discouraged

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Strongly favor/favor

Oppose/strongly oppose

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among members of the Presbyterian Church in America by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of members of the Presbyterian Church in America who say humans…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing

Evolved; due to natural processes

Evolved; due to God's design

Evolved; don't know how

Always existed in present form

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 102. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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